South East Metro - Business Enterprise Centre Inc - a one stop shop small business advice centre
The Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) is a not-for-profit organisation that provides quality, low-cost advice to start-up and established businesses. The centre is located in Welshpool, Western Australia, and is part of a national network of 110 Australian Business Enterprise Centres. The BEC has operated for over 15 years and is partially funded by the Australian government.

Need good quality business advice and the expertise of a proactive accountant?
Small business owners seeking the right advice to start, grow and to dramatically improve the performance of an existing business should book a FREE One Hour consultation with our senior Business Advisor.

With over 25 years of hands on business experience and an excellent team of accountants we have the solutions to your business challenges.

The key issues are often sales, profit, cash flow  and working capital. A shortfall in any of these critical areas will be very detrimental to any business including yours.

Talk to us... we have the solutions to your business needs.

Small Business Management Capability
Small Businesses need greater management capability to achieve the level of profitability and growth required to survive in today's market place. To-date many have got away with deficiencies in this area however we are seeing many examples where this lack of management skills has caught up with them and they now face the very real possibility of going out of business.
If you do not have the management experience or expertise in- house it is imperative that your get someone on board either out sourced or in a part time role to ensure you do not face extinction!
Come on in for a chat and our Senior Business Advisor can assist you to get on track fast.

Small Business Advisors - Perth
Have you got one? If you are a small business owner and you do not regularly use the services of a good small business advisor you are selling yourself short. You could dramatically improve the performance of your business using the hard earned skill, experience  and expertise of an advisor who has earned their stripes with direct hands on business experience at a fraction of the cost to you.

Call us now [08] 9351 5824 or chris@metrobec.com.au

What price would put on great business advice and accounting advice for you small business?
The answer to that is it must always be relative to the value you receive as a result of the advice provided.
You should be able to equate the value any product or service you use to a financial benefit to your business.

Like any other investment decision you should expect a multiple return on evey dollar spent

If you are advertising and there are no new customers or sales as a result stop the exercise and find a better way.

Often when we review clients business financial we find the amount spent annually on accounting and business advice is moreless non existent. That is there just enough to address the compliance and record keeping requirements and nothing more.
At the same time we find the business owner are paid poorly for their endeavors or worse there are trading losses.
Now all of this is avoidable with good advice, a proper financial plan and budgets and regular monthly reviews.

When a business ceases to trade and goes into liquidation the creditors will agree to appoint a liquidator. The cost of this exercise can be as much as $50k which rapidly diminishes the outcome for everyone - creditors, staff, owner.

Again this situation is avoidable at a very modest cost by comparison. 

If you are experiencing any trading difficulties you most act fast and seek advice.
For every day that you leave your call to action the cost escalates rapidly.

Call us now [08] 9351 5824  chris@metrobec.com.au

Small Business Accountants - Perth
Every small business should have a good working relationship with an accountant who knows and understands the needs of small business. Most importantly the accountant should be able to diagnose what the issues are with the performance of any small business - and they are always issues - and provide prompt advice to enable you to take immediate action.
The most common issues we see are lack of cashflow, low gross profit margins, inadequate working capital and business owners paying themselves more than the business can possibly afford.
If any of these issues resonate with you, you need to talk to us fast and save yourself a fortune in the process. 
Ph 9351 5824 for an appointment.

Tax can be scary if you are not "in the know" and in small business the last thing we need is negative financial surprises. Preparation is everything; get organised, know what your liabilities are and prepare well. Following are some tips to make End of Year as painless as possible.

Your Business — Your Responsibility
Tax and your business is your responsibility. The first tip is to do your research, meet with your accountant early and know what's required. Ignorance is no excuse in the eyes of the ATO. Become comfortable with tax and tax terms.
Good Accountant
Find an accountant who is willing to support you all year round - not just at tax time. You can save yourself from tax shocks by regularly speaking to your accountant. Meet with your accountant quarterly, or if you really want to know how your business is tracking make it monthly.

Business Taxes
Like most things in life, if you know what you are up against it's much easier to deal with. Here's a quick list of the tax issues faced by businesses.
The BAS (business activity statement (BAS) is a statement businesses use to report your GST obligations, and also includes Pay As You Go (PAYG) instalments, PAYG withholding and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) instalments. FBT is a tax payable for any benefit provided by an employer to an employee, or their associate.
Finally there is Payroll Tax. A state tax on employing staff.

Record Keeping
Doing business means dealing with paper. Efficient filing and handling of paper is important. Being able to find a document can be a nightmare without an effective filing system. Time is money!

Questions for Your Accountant
Business is tough enough without unexpected surprises. Here are some questions you should ask your accountant to prepare yourself for tax time:
• Which taxes are applicable to you and your business?
• When are they due to be paid?
• What tax deductions may be available?
• What and how should you be recording business transactions?
• How does the paperwork need to be recorded and filed?
Above all if you are not sure about anything ask questions- remember, the only stupid questions are the ones unasked.

We currently have a business migrant client looking to buy a business in Western Australia. 

Their requirement is for a business with annual sales of up to $500,000 and currently employing 3-4 people.  The business should be soundly documented and all financial reports up to date. 

We can assist with financials if required.

If you, or someone you know, has a business that fits into this category please contact us to discuss.
At this time all business and industry types are being considered.
The purchasers have a strong business background and will consider any opportunity where they can add value and improve business performance.

The time-line of this opportunity is short and an early settlement is required.

Low Cost Legal Advice is rapidly becoming the most frequent request for assistance from small business.
The most apparent reason for this is that small business owners and intenders are entering into legal contracts such as leases, franchise agreements, contracts to buy & sell, business partnerships etc without proper knowledge, consideration or advice.
In many. many cases the amount of money involved is very significant and the losses involved for the business owner or now former business owners will take a very long time to get over, if that is possible. In many cases it is not.
We cannot stress enough how vital it is to get in front of an experienced business advisor and a legal practitioner to a provide proper course of action before signing anything. If at all in doubt don't.

Of greater concern to us as Business Advisors and Management Accountants is the complete lack of proper business planning, business plans, financial plans and the financial resources to sustain the business.

If you are in business, about to go into business or you know someone who is contact us - all will be very grateful for the advice they receive. 

If that is you, we are very keen to talk with you about opportunities and pitfalls of owning and managing a business anywhere in Western Australia. And we could save you a fortune in the process - it's that important. Many new arrivals in WA even with previous business experience do not appreciate that this is an entirely different market place to that of their country of origin wherever that may be. Population, location, sales volumes, demand and preferences all play a huge part in the success of any venture.
If you are buying a business please do not proceed without first talking with us.
There is no cost for a hour consultant with one of our business advisors or accountants - this valuable service is part-funded by the Australia Govt. Book an appointment now.